Unleashing MX Linux Review: The Fast and Popular Linux Distribution
Welcome to the ultimate MX Linux review, written by a highly proficient SEO and top-notch copywriter who is fluent in English. Get ready to be blown away by the incredible features of this powerful Debian-based operating system, currently in version 18.2.
Discover the Custom Tools of MX Linux
One of the many reasons for MX Linux’s popularity is its impressive range of custom tools designed to enhance the user experience. The team at MX Linux has gone above and beyond to make every user’s life easier with their MX apps, covering every conceivable need.
This review has been updated to reflect the latest MX Linux 18.2 release.
What is MX Linux?
According to the MX Linux website: “MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, utilizing the best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance, and a medium-sized footprint.”
Installing MX Linux is a breeze with their custom installer, and I encountered no issues during the process. My experience was smooth sailing, but I’m curious to hear about others’ experiences. Let me know in the comments.
The MX Linux Desktop Experience
Upon boot-up, you’ll be greeted with a customized XFCE desktop.
MX Linux – An Aesthetically Pleasing Desktop
One striking feature of MX Linux’s desktop is the panel, which is located on the left side of the screen. It may seem unusual at first, but once you get used to it, you’ll realize how well it works. However, if you prefer a different position, moving the panel is a breeze.
Explore the MX Apps
The developers at MX Linux have gone above and beyond by creating a plethora of apps to cater to your every need, from desktop customization to managing repositories, users, and more. While I won’t go through all of them, here are some key ones to focus on.
MX Welcome Screen
The welcome screen offers links to various support resources, discussions, video tutorials, as well as their tools, tweak panel, and more.
MX Linux Welcome Screen
MX Tweak
MX Tweak is a simple yet effective tool developed by the team at MX Linux to make desktop modifications quick and easy.
MX Tweak – Making Desktop Modifications Easier Than Ever
This tool allows you to adjust the panel’s positioning, change the desktop theme, adjust the compositor, and more. It’s a one-stop-shop for all your tweaking needs.
MX Tools
The MX Tools menu is where the real magic happens! There’s an app for almost everything you could need, and they all work seamlessly to get the job done. Here’s a sneak peek:
MX Tools – Your Ultimate Solution for Everything
MX Conky
One particular tool that deserves special mention is MX conky. With this tool, you can quickly load a conky, position it, change colors and format, without ever touching a conky.rc file.
MX Conky – Your Key to Hassle-free Conky Management
MX Package Installer
This incredibly fast and efficient app is a must-have for all MX Linux users. With the MX Package Installer, you can easily manage installed apps and search for new ones in no time.
MX Package Installer – A One-stop Destination for All Your App Needs
What’s even more exciting is the recent addition of Flatpaks to the package installer. With just one click, you can access a wide range of available Flatpak applications.
Experience the Lightning-fast Performance of MX Linux
Running a full desktop environment, file manager, GIMP image editor, Firefox, and a game on a 2G system, MX Linux showed exceptional performance, using only half of the RAM and minimal CPU usage. Now, that’s impressive!
Final Thoughts on MX Linux 18.2
In conclusion, MX Linux 18.2 is a fast, responsive, and exceptionally well-built distribution. It offers a multitude of tools to make your life easier and is built on a solid Debian base. While it may not be as visually appealing as a desktop-oriented OS like Budgie (in my humble opinion), MX Linux boasts a much larger software selection than even the extensive Ubuntu repositories. In short, it’s packed with useful applications and features.
Don’t forget to check out our reviews of other popular distributions such as Solus – Budgie Edition and Ubuntu MATE.
Have you tried MX Linux 18.2? What are your thoughts about it? Share them in the comments below!
